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The Play to Win Podcast

Dylan Sweeney, and Cameron Hawk
Cedh
Magic: the Gathering
Commander Format
Underworld Breach
Commander
Dragon Shield
Modern Horizons 3
Dockside Extortionist
Rhystic Study
Ad Nauseam
Food Chain
Sisay
Blue Farm
Tymna
Thassa's Oracle
Kinnon
Wizards Of the Coast
2025 Sets
Cabbage Merchant
Necropotence

Welcome to Play to Win where we play to win. We talk Magic: the Gathering, specifically the Commander format, even more specifically the high power end of the format, known as cEDH

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Latest Episodes

Join us for a discussion on why Tymna, Thrasios, and Rograkh are the best partners in cEDH and the 6 decklists that won recent tournaments with these Commanders

ALL THE ORIGIONAL DECKLISTS WE TALK ABOUT - moxfield.com/lists/AQonO-6-decks-tha... more

A ranking of the best 2 Mana Value Card Advantage Creatures in cEDH, AND talking about politicking in casual cEDH games

PATREON - www.patreon.com/playtowin

DRAGONSHIELD AFFILIATE LINK - dragonshield.com/?ref=playtowin

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This week we're answering cEDH Would You Rather questions provided by Patrons. Big thank you to everyone who submitted a question for us!

PATREON - www.patreon.com/playtowin

DRAGONSHIELD AFFILIATE LINK - dragonshield.com/?ref=playt... more

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A tournament report from our latest event at Cloud City Games

FULL TOURNAMENT STANDINGS - shuffleup.gg/tournaments/ba332cc1-6aa5-4c7d-9738-862666be0174

DYLAN'S ROGSI LIST - moxfield.com/decks/i65OCy6g00GMDmOGsew7PA

CAM'S ROGTHRAS L... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Cohen
Patron who submitted the topic
Episode: cEDH DECKS THAT WIN WITH COMBAT DAMAGE
Demon Of Razgriz
A CEDH player and patron at the $100 level
Episode: HOW GOOD IS TYMNA TANA TURBO IN cEDH? - PLAY TO WIN DECK TECH feat. DEMON OF RAZGRIZ

Hosts

Cam
Magic: The Gathering player and cEDH content creator
Dylan
Magic: The Gathering player and cEDH content creator

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 943 ratings
  • FOOD CHAIN WINS GAMS!!!!!

    Y’all are so awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🟨⬜️Small_Magic🟪⬛️
    United States3 months ago
  • Best pod around!

    Sick as! Food chain wins games!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qwerthu
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod

    Great pod, I was wondering how many turn 1 wins you guys have had and what they were. Keep going guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh Goldman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly fantastic even if they don’t give Ral respect

    Honestly this podcast slaps so hard. This is one of two weekly podcasts that make me excited that Friday is coming. Great pacing, great humor, not stuck up or judgy or full of themselves. Feels like a couple of your buddies in your living room shooting the breeze in a super informed and fun way. cEDH is better because yall are upset of it. Good stuff. -Holden_Prio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lololololwhale
    United States2 years ago
  • A+ Podcast from A+ People

    Cam and Dylan make me laugh so hard with every piece of content they put out. Their funny, smart, and also support great causes. Can’t recommend this podcast enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Girten
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise Cam and Dylan's humor, warmth, and approachable, unpretentious style.
Fans value the informed cEDH strategy and tournament discussion, with some enjoying the content despite limited experience playing cEDH.
Listeners also recommend the hosts' related gameplay videos and other Magic content.
Reviewers describe the pacing as strong and the conversations as entertaining as well as knowledgeable.

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#32
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#194
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#26
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#82
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#165
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#55
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WHICH OF THESE CARD DRAW CREATURES ARE THE BEST IN cEDH?
Q: What should a player ask for when making a deal around interaction, and how can they avoid looking too greedy?
They suggest asking what an opponent plans to do and seeking a real turn before using interaction. Deals should be specific but not overly restrictive, and a friendly, flexible approach can encourage opponents to cooperate without locking the player into a commitment that no longer fits the game.
WHICH OF THESE CARD DRAW CREATURES ARE THE BEST IN cEDH?
Q: How and when should a player politic in a casual cEDH game, including whether to spare an opponent's Lotho?
The hosts recommend deciding based on whether a play improves the player's chances of winning, while considering the opponent's position and whether a deal can gain useful information or cooperation. They suggest stating the intended play clearly and offering a specific, limited bargain when there is a strategic reason to leave the card in play.
THIS OR THAT: WOULD YOU RATHER WITH PLAY TO WIN
Q: Would you rather cEDH break away from casual EDH in its own version of the format or stay as is?
They prefer cEDH staying within Commander, arguing that separation could create a less popular offshoot, lead to more pressure for bans, and change the format's relationship with Wizards of the Coast.
THIS OR THAT: WOULD YOU RATHER WITH PLAY TO WIN
Q: Would you rather unban Dockside or ban Rhystic Study?
Both hosts would choose banning Rhystic Study over unbanning Dockside. They argue that Dockside was too powerful and its ban should remain, while similar card-drawing effects could eventually fill Rhystic Study's role.
WE BOTH BROUGHT ROGRAKH DECKS TO A cEDH TOURNAMENT
Q: If they had a roller coaster Secret Lair, like a set of basic lands, which one would you want on them?
Cam suggests a coaster for each basic land type, including The Beast for forests, X2 for mountains, Millennium Force for islands, the Great American Scream Machine for plains, Steel Force for swamps, and Kingda Ka for wastes.

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Weekly conversations about high-power competitive Commander, known as cEDH, with a focus on deck building, card evaluation, tournament play, and the evolving metagame. Regular hosts Cam and Dylan combine detailed strategic analysis with tournament recaps, rankings, listener questions, and discussions of table politics, threat assessment, and format rules. They draw on their own games and event experience to explain how decks work, why particular cards succeed, and how players can adapt to opponents and changing conditions.

The tone is informal and humorous without losing its focus on competitive detail. Episodes range from in-depth tier lists and new-card evaluations to live event conversations and hypothetical format debates. The emphasis... more

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